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07/18/2022

Back pain treatments include lifestyle adjustments as well as clinical therapies. Your chiropractor can advise you on healthy posture and exercises.

When you wake up in the morning, it’s common to experience lower back pain. Learn more about the possible causes and treatment.

07/15/2022

Poor posture puts increased stress on your entire musculoskeletal system. This makes you more vulnerable to developing chronic pain and can interfere with blood flow.

Your mom was right about poor posture. Remember how your mom admonished you to sit or stand up straight? How she told you that poor posture isn't good for your health? She was right.

07/13/2022

A Schmorl's node is a lesion that can develop in a herniated disc. It isn't cancerous and if it causes problems, it can usually be treated without major intervention.

Schmorl's nodes are abnormalities in the bones of the spine that occur due to a herniated disc bulging upward or downward. Learn more here.

07/11/2022

Osteoarthritis is degeneration of the cartilage. Although the cartilage itself does not hurt, it may cause joints to move with more friction.

Joint pain and stiffness are classic symptoms of osteoarthritis, but also appear in other diseases. Know how to recognize osteoarthritis symptoms.

07/08/2022

Trigger points are called that because they are nodules of muscle from which pain spreads when they are touched. As specialists in musculoskeletal care, chiropractors often provide treatments for them.

Muscle knots are small, bump-like areas of muscle that can be painful to the touch. The medical term for muscle knots is myofascial trigger points.

06/27/2022

Chiropractors treat pinched nerves without resorting to invasive methods, but preventing relapses may require you to change things about your lifestyle. This includes maintaining better posture and flexibility.

A pinched nerve occurs when pressure or force is put on an area of a nerve, causing it to send warning signals to the brain. It is a common occurrence that can cause pain, numbness, tingling, and muscle weakness. A change of posture, daily stretching exercises, yoga, and physical therapy can help to...

06/24/2022

Osteoarthritis causes joints to become stiff and painful, although it doesn't always cause inflammation. It's a degenerative condition, meaning it will get worse with time if it's not properly managed.

If you haven't had it yourself, you have probably wondered what osteoarthritis feels like. Read about joint pain, stiffness, and other symptoms.

06/22/2022

Bursae are biological cushions that secrete lubricant and allow the muscles to glide smoothly over joints. They may become inflamed due to chronic wear and tear, but the treatments in a chiropractic office can help them get healthy again.

Learn about bursitis, one of the most common orthopedic problems which causes inflammation and pain around joints.

06/20/2022

A person who has suffered a joint injury is at greater risk of developing arthritis in that joint. However, this may be prevented by getting chiropractic care quickly, breaking up scar tissue, and providing that joint with more muscular support.

Learn about symptoms, causes, and treatments for acute low back pain from strain, sprain, or another injury.

06/19/2022

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06/17/2022

Back pain isn't limited to older people. When it occurs in children, the cause is most often related to musculoskeletal strain. Your child's chiropractor will want to more about their habits, such as their posture and how much they carry in their backpack.

Learn about what causes back pain in children and adolescents and how it's often treated with simple steps.